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Assistant Administrator (TB program Myawaddy)

IntroductionThe Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU) is a field station attached to the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. It is part of the Mahidol Oxford Research Unit (MORU) which is a collaborative effort between Mahidol and Oxford Universities, and is part-funded by a UK charity, the Wellcome Trust. SMRU’s aims are to i) treat and care for patients with malaria, ii) undertake research into malaria in this area in order to determine the best methods of prevention and treatment, and iii) to advise on the treatment and the control of malaria in the South East Asia region and more widely.

Since 2009, SMRU is engaged also in Tuberculosis program with activities on active and passive case findings, diagnosis and treatment of TB patients with updated protocol and best quality of care in full cooperation with national programs and other stakeholders.

SMRU is based in Mae Sot and its activities extend to the populations living along the Thai-Myanmar border.

Report to: Logistic Assistant (Liaison & Coordination)

Staff under supervision: The SMRU site Administrator is responsible overall administrative tasks under the job descriptions and instructions of the Unit Director.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Overall manage administrative work and repose to the needs require by Myawaddy TB team

Support the team with paper need and organize the meeting, reporting the meeting minute.

Provide general help and advice to staff in relation to works and personnel management issues.

Liaise with Mae Sot SMRU office regarding paper work and other official requirement issue.

Daily Inspecting office tidiness including electricity and water consumptions, building needs.

Perform other duties as specified by supervisor

Essential Criteria

Excellent spoken and written Burmese , Karen and English

2 years relevant experience

Experience or willing to work in cross culture management environment.

Strong diplomatic skills and the ability to communicate with sensitivity to a variety of people